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OF THE PERFORMERS ON THE STAGE, DESCRIPTION OF COS- 
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no. x. r. 

12 A Capita] Match, farce, 1 act, by J. M. Morton 3 3 

30 A Day Well Spent, farce, 1 act, by John Oxenford 7 5 

2 A Desperate Game, comic drama, 1 act, by Morton 3 2 

75 Adrift, temperance drama, 3 acts, by C. W. Babcock, M. D 6 4 

80 Alarmingly Suspicious, comedietta, 1 act, J. P. Simpson 4 3 

39 A Life's Revenge, drama, 3 acts, by W. E. Suter 7 5 

78 An Awful Criminal, farce, 1 act, by J. Palgrave Simpson 3 3 

15 An Unhappy Pair, ethiopian farce, 1 act, by G. W. H. Griffin 1 1 

05 An Unwelcome Return, com. intl'd, 1 act, by George A. Munson 3 1 

31 A Pet of the Public, farce, 1 act. by Edward Sterling 4 2 

21 A Romantic Attachment, comedietta, 1 act, by Arthur Wood 3 3 

43 Arrah DeBaugh, drama, 5 acts, by P. C. Kinnaman 7 5 

123 A Thrilling Item, farce, 1 act, by Newton Chisnel 3 1 

73 At Last, temperance drama, 3 acts, by G. C. Vantrot 7 1 

20 A Ticket of Leave, farce, 1 act. by Watts Phillips 3 2 

12o Auld Robin Gray, emo. drama, 5 acts, Malcolm Stuart Taylor, 25 cents 13 3 

100 Aurora Floyd, drama, 2 acts, by W. E. Suter 7 3 

89 Beautv of Lyons, dom. drama, 3 acts, by W. T. Moncriefit 11 2 

8 Better Half, comedietta, 1 act, by T. J. Williams 5 2 

98 Black Statue, ethiopean farce, 1 act, by »'. White 3 2 

113 Bill Detrick, melodrama, 3 acts, by A. Newton Field 6 4 

86 Black vs. White, farce, 1 act, by George S. Vautrot 4 2 

14 Brigands of Calabria, rom. drama, 1 act, W. E. Suter 6 1 

22 Captain Smith, farce, 1 act, by E. Berrie S 3 

84 Cheek will Win, farce, 1 act, by W. E. Suter 3 

49 Der two Surprises, Dutch farce, 1 act, by M. A. D. Clifton... 1 1 

72 Deuce is in Him, farce. 1 act, by R. J. Raymond 5 1 

19 Did I Dream it ? farce, 1 act, by J. P. Wooler 4 3 

42 Domestic Felicity, farce, 1 act, by Hattie L. Lambla 1 1 

60 Driven to the Wall, play, 4 acts, by A. D. Ames 19 3 

27 Fetter Lane to Gravesend, ethiopean farce 2 

13 Give me my Wife, farce, 1 act, by W. E. Suter 3 3 

117 Hal Hazard, military drama, 4 acts, by Fred. G. Andrews 8 3 

50 How She Has Her Own Way, sketch in 1 act, by Ida M. Buxton 1 3 

24 Handy Andy, ethiopean farce, 1 act 2 

66 Hans, the Dutch J. P., Dutch farce, 1 act, by F. L. Cutler 3 1 

116 Hash, farco, 1 act, by W. Henri Wilkins 4 2 

52 Henry Granden, drama, 3 acts, by Frank L. Bingham 11 8 

17 Hints on Elocution and how to become an Actor 

103 How Sister P. got Child Baptized, ethiopean farce, 1 act 2 1 

76 How He Did It, comic drama, 1 act, by John Parry 3 2 

74 How to Tame Your Mother-in-law, farce, 1 act, by H. J. Byron 4 2 

35 How Stout You're Ge ting, farce, 1 act. by J. M. Morton 5 2 

26 Hunter of the Alps, drama, 1 act, by Wm. Dimond 9 4 

47 In the Wrong Box, ethiopian farce, 1 act, by M. A. D. Clifton 3 

95 In the Wrong Clothes, farce, 1 act 5 3 

77 Joe*s Visit, Ethiopian farce, 1 act. by A. Leavitt and H. Eagan 2 1 

11 John Smith, farce, 1 act, by W. Hancock 5 3 

99 Jumbo Jum, farce, 1 act 4 3 

82 Killing Time, farce, 1 act 1 1 

9 Lady Audley"s Secret, drama, 2 acts, by W. E. Suter 6 4 

3 Lady of Lyons, drama, 5 acts, by Bulwer 12 5 

101 Lost, temperance drama, 3 acts, by F. L. Cutler 6 2 

106 Lodgings for Two, comic sketch, 1 act, by F. L. Cutler 3 

46 Man and Wife, drama, 5 acts, by H. A. Webber 12 7 

91 Michael Erie, drama, 2 acts, by Egerton Wilks 8 3 

36 Miller of Derwent Water, drama, 3 acts, by E. Fitzball 5 2 

88 Mischievous .Nigger, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by C. White 4 2 

34 Mistletoe Bough, melodrama, 2 acts, by C. Somerset 7 3 

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AUTHOR OP 

Mans, the Dutch X P.; Lost, or the Fruits of the Glass; Lodgings foi Two; 

That Boy Sam; The Sham Professor; Old Pompey ; Cuff's Lack; 

Wanted, a Husband; Happy Frank's Comic Song and Jo/a 

Book; Actor and Servant; Pomp 1 s Pranks; 

The Musical Darkey, etc., etc. 



Entered accordhiq to act of Congress, in the year f&ffc hy 

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Cast of Characters as performed at Modale, Iowa. 

LANDLORD, » E- M- Marvin 

IIEZEKIAH, .< F. L. Cutler 

•POMP, & Bollim 

Scene— Interior. 

Costumes of the day.' 

Time — Twenty'minutes. 

— o — 
PROPERTIES.— Bell, club, biscuit, bundle, chairs, table, etc, 



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SCENE.— Plain interior. 

Enter Landlord, followed by Hezekiah, with bundle, hat tied up in handker- 
chief. 

Landlord. This, sir, is the room I spoke of. Just make yourself at home. 

Hezekiah. Wall, all right, stranger. But say, when do you feed ? _ 

Land. Oh ! you/will hear the gong, and you can come down to the dm- 
jng room, or have your meals brought to you. {exit, e. 

JSez. All ke-rect. Wall, here goes, {lays bundle and hat on table) I 
ewan to gracious this looks kinder scrumptious. I think as how I've struck 
a pretty good location, and if the fodder only suits me I'll stop here all the 
time I'm in the city. I wonder if my money is all right, [examines inside 
of vest) You bet she's there all 0. K. Maybe you think I ain't gom' to 
have lots of fun. I got seventeen dollars for that old brindle cow dad give 
me, an' I'm goin' to see the city of Bosting if I have to squander every 
darned cent of it. A feller don't git a chance to come deown to Bosting 
every day in the week, {discovers bell on table) Hello ! Gosh, ain't thai 
purty. 

In looking at bell he turns around so as to get his back r.— rings bell. Entc 

Pomp on the run, strikes Hez. t who falls o. Pomp goes R. f., holding hi 

nose. 

Hez. {slowly getting up) Jehosaphat! what do you reckon that was 
anyway ? Must have been some powder mill blowed up, or else the light- 
ning has struck somewhere mear here. 

Pomp. Bat's it, massa, struck dis chile right on de smeller. 

Hez. {astonished) Why, say, what in tarnation are you doki' in here V 

Pomp. Why, you rung de bell. 

Hez. Well, goll darn it, suppose I did ring the bell, what's that to you ? 

Pomp. Why, you see, massa, I'm de boy what waits. 

Hez. Waits ? 'Pears to me you didn't wait long. But say, what do you 
nivantin here? 

Pomp. Didn't you ring de bel- ? 

Hez. Well, goll darn it to thunder, don't I knowjl rung the bell, and it 
ain't any of your business if I did, yeou black ace of spades, yeou. Git out 
©f this! 

Pomp. I fo't you wanted somefin'. 

Hez. I do, I want you to vamouse this ranch instanter, or I swan I II— 

(threatens 

Pomp. But, massa 

Hez. {angry) Don't massa me, yeou bundle of lamp black, {very angry) 
I'll — I'll smash yeou if yeou don't git* 



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4 

Pomp, (frightened) Hold on, massa, I'se a goiri'. 

Ilez. (sparring) Git ! (Pomp dodges around room, drops his hat and exits 
suddenly, u.) There, confound his black pictur', he ain't got any business 
foolin' around in here, an' I know it. If he fools around here any more 
Til report him to the landlord. Gosh 1 but I'm hungry. I wonder how 
long it will be till suDper. I believe I'd better have a little lunch, {unties 
bundle on table) There's nothing like bein' prepared for occasions of 
this kind, (sits down at table, takes biscuit) 1 wonder what's out that way ? 
I guess I'd better look around a little, there might be pickpockets around 
here. (lays down biscuit, goes off l. 

Pomp looks ?n v R., cautiously, then enters. 

Pomp. Don't see anybody, (looks around) I went off so radder quick 
dat I didn't hab time to get my hat. (gets it) Wonder whar dat feller is? 
Guess he mus' hab absquatulated de premises. Yah, yah! don't he frow 
on de style ? I'll bet a pickled clam's foot against a sixpence, dat dnt fel- 
ler was nebber six miles from home afore in his lite, (discovers lunch) 
Hi, hi, what's dis ? Dinner for six. Looks like a pic-nic, wid de pic-nic 
all picked. Dis must be bis Sunday go-to-meetin' hat. (tries it on) Comes 
ober me wid a considerable ob a considcrableness. Well, yes, don't care if 
I do. (takes biscuit and cats) Wonder whar dat feller am. " Hi, golly, he's 
a comin'. (rushes off v.. 

Enter Ilczckiah, I,. 

Jlez. By the jumpin jupiter, I seed one of the purtiest gals I ever seed 
in all my lite. She was a ppundin' on a big box, like this — (illustrates) 
with her little fingers, and, Jerusnlum! such music. 1 was a dancing a 
hornpipe afore ] knowed it. I'm going to get acquainted with that gal, 
I am sure. Well, now, for something to eat. (sits at table) Why, where 
in thunder is them victuals? There must be rats about this house. (looks 
ut bell) 1 believe when I go hum I'll buy that little bell and take it home 
to Aunt Jerusha's little boy Johnny. Gosh, but wouldn't he ring it crazy. 
(laughs and rings bell — Pomp rushes in, strikes Hcz., knocks him, across stage, 
Pomp falls, c.) What was that, now? (discovers Pomp) Gosh all hem- 
lock, was that you ? 

Pomp, (raising vp slowly) Yes, dis was me. 

Hez. Well I'll be gol darned if you ain't the' same feller that was in 
here a while ago. 

Pomp. I 'spects I'se de chap. 

Ilez. Well, didn't I tell you I'd smack yeou it yeou come back again. 

Pomp. Ya'as, but you rung de bell. 

Jlez. Of course I rung the bell, and I'd like to know if that's any of 
yO'.ir business? 

Po7>ip. Why, massa, wheneber you ring dat bell I hab to come' and see. 

Jlez. Ya'as, and you'll have to go and see. I've put up with you jest as 
long as I'm going to. What do you keep comin' in here for? Do you 
think I'm a boss thief? you — you — i — (threatens 

Pomp. Hold on, massa ! Hold on 

Jlez. If I git a hold of you I'll hold on — yeou 

Pomp, (aside) I don't know jes' 'zactly what to do wid dat feller, he's 
a bigger fool nor dat feller wat was layer last week, an' he tried to buy his 
dinner of de cook. But golly how we lifted him. 

Ilez. Yes, and I'm a goin' to lift yeou if yeou don't git out of here. 

Pomp, (aside) I rader guess I'll hab to go. 

(backs out sloivly, r., with Hez. threatening Mm 

Hez. (coming c.) There, I've got rid of that black imp of Satan once 
more. I wonder if a feller's got to put up with that kind of foolishness in 
8.11 these hotels. I shan't stand it. (sits) That reminds me of the time 
that 1 went a sparkin' Sail Doolittle, down on goose run, and that con- 
founded little brother of hers, he climbed up in the loft and kept throwin' 



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seed corn down on Sail's and my head— -jehosaphat, but wasn't I mad! But 
I daren't say anything, 'cause there sot tne old man an' the old woman 
and the old man he didn't think any too much of me, anyway ; an' he was 
jes' a waitin' fur a good chance to give me the grand bounce, and I know- 
ed it, so I had to jes' sot and take it till after the old folks went to bed; and 
then you jest ought to have seen me climb that ladder. I was a goin' to 
smash that boy on short notice, when jest as luck would have it, I stepped 
on the end of a short board, and the first thing I knowed I went down 
kerfiummix right on the top of the old man and old woman — that smashed 
the bed, and we all went down in a pile. The fallin' down kinder knock- 
\ ed me sensible for a minute or two, and afore I could hardly realize what 
had happened, the old man and woman both had hold of me, and at'ore 
you could say Jack Robinson 1 went head first out of the front door into a 
snow drift, heels over head. I heard the door slam shet, an' I crawled out 
and lit out for home, an' left my hat a hangin' on a peg in the hall, and I 
ain't never went back alter it yet. But to come back to the present occasion 
I'm a goin' down and see the proprietor about that nigger, an' we will see 
if this business can't be stopped. {exit, L. 

I Enter Pomp, R. 

Pomp. Massa, what does yer want lur supper? (looks around) "Why, 
he's gwan away again. Golly, but he links he's some, he does. I don't 
just zackly like the way he has ob tellin' a gembleinun dat he would like to 
habhim retire. But dat's just de way wid all de white folks, dey seem to 
fink dat a nigger's made ob Injun rubber just 'spressly to be bounced 
round by them when eber dey feels like it. Hi, hi, dis yer feller's pretty 
near as bad as dat feller what had room twenty last week, an' he frowed 
me down de stairs, just 'cause I happened to spill a little hot water on de 
top ob his head. I'se'a'gettin' soured oh this business. If dis keeps up 
much longer, I'll frbw up my alteration and open a stand an' sell peanuts 
up on FOurf street. But I wonder where dat feller am ! Golly, don't he 
look astonished when I drop in on him so sudden like. De next time I'll 
make him fink his grandmudder's arrive'. I gess I'll look out dis way. 

(exit, l. 
Enter Hezckiah, l., takes off his hat wipes his forehead — sits. 

Hez. Whew ! That's all fired hard work climin' them stairs. But there's 
no posey without stickers, a feller can't come down to Bosting, without put- 
tin' up with some inconveniences. But what a tarnation fool I've been. 
The landlord says that nigger belongs to the establishment, he's the bell 
boy, an' it's his business to answer the bell whenever called, an if I want 
anything all I have to do is to tap the bell. I must explain to that darkey 
the first time 1 see him, an' kinder apologise fur usin' him so rough, but 
then he comes in so sudden like, that I was kinder astonished — he's most 
a little too prompt. Gracious, but I'm hungry. I'll go down town to-morrow 
an' get me some gingerbread, an' then when — but say, what am I thiukin' 
about, I'll just ring the bell an' call fur supper, who cares fur expenses. 
(goes to table gets bell, looks ofx., shakes his head, xoalks h., rings bell 

Pomp, (outside) l'se a comin'. 

Enter Pomp, l. with a rush, falls over Hezckiah — business. 

Hez. (netting up) Gosh all fishhooks ! I kinder ges3 you've got her* 
ain't you? 

Pomp, (laughing) Ya'as I'se hyar. 

Hez. I see you are. But say, what in the world makes you come charge 
iug into my room with so much alacrity ? 

Pomp. Didn't come wid anybody. I come alone. 

Hez. With so much force, speed. 

Pomp. Oh, vou means wat makes me come in? 

Hez. Ya'as." 

Pomp. Why, you rung de bell. 



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Hez. Why, so I did. I forgot I was wantin' to see you. 

Pomp. Well, I'se hyar. 

Hez. Yes, but it kinder 'pears to rnc that you come in most too prompt- 
Pomp. Dat's wat de boss sed — be prompt. 

Hez. Ya'as, well, after this when I ring I'm going to find a safe place to 
stand. But say my colored friend, I've been a usin' you a leetle kinder 
rough. But I hope you don't think hard of me do you? 

Pomp. Dat's all right massa. I don't take no fences. 

Hez. I'm glad to hear it, come shake, (they shake hands, Pomp doubles 
up; and makes a toy face, pulls his hand, away and stands looking at fingers) 
Now Cuffy, I'm hungry enough to eat a baked hoss, an' I want some supper. 

Pomp. 'Clar to gracious massa, I believes we's just out ob hoss. Can't 
you fink ob somefin' else. 

Hez. (angry) Blast yer tarnation picture, do you think I'd eat hoss 
meat, do you think I'm a cannibal — 

Pomp. We ain't got any ob dem either. 

Hez. You're enough to rile a saint. You black lump of charcoal, yeou— 
yeou — dod rotted, cantankerous — 

Pomp. Can't help it massa, we mos' always has all dem fellers, but dar 
ain't any in de market now, an' we hab jes used up de las ob de cantanks, 
an' — 

Hez. (very angry) Shet up your jaw yeou — yeou— 

Pomp. Yes dat's me. 

Hez. Yeou — yeou — 

(strikes Pomp who falls, Hez rushes o/l., Pomp gets up slowly 

Pomp. Am dis me, or am dis some udder feller. Let's see. (feels in one 
yockct) Nuffin' in dat pocket, (feels in the other) Nuffin' in dat one. I 
gess dis mus' be me. But whar am dat udder feller, he knowed he'd better 
be a gettih' out ob dis, case why dis nigger's got 'bout enough ob dis business, 
if he gibs me any more ob his lip, I'll jam him till his grandmudder won't 
know him, I'se done gone an' took his abuse jest long enough. Ob course, 
I'se nuffln but a nigger, but then a nigger has got feelin's just de same as 
de white folks. Be Sperm Court rendered out its decision an' dis yer child's 
gwan to stan' up for his rights. I'se gwan to warm dat feller I is. (exit, E. 

Enter Hezekiah, c. 

Hez. Wall, I feel better. I swow they set a purty good table in this 'ere 
establishment, them there leetle biscuits was boss. I jest got away with 
seventeen of 'em — wonder what's become of thatdarkey. I rather think I've 
settled his hash fur the present. That makes me think about that fight I 
had with Sam Clark down at the pole-raisin', down in Swaptown. Gosh, 
but that was a bad fight, you see he struck me fust an' knocked me down, 
but Jerusalem, I was on my feet again quicker nor scat, an' the fust lick I 
made, I knocked his front teeth right down his throat, an' you ought to 
have seen him strike fur the tall timber. Haw — haw — 

(holds his sides and laughs 

Enter Pomp quickly, R., with club, strikes Hezekiah who falls. Pomp drops 
club and spars around stage. 

Pomp. Bar, wot I told you, dar ain't any ob dem kind ob fellers got any 
business foolin' wid dis nigger. (Hezekiah gets up slowly gets club and goes 
l.) Dey dassent stan' afore dis nigger when he's got his mad up. (spars 
at curtain, r. — Hezekiah strikes him without club — Pomp falls but jumps W 
quickly) Whoop! Golly who frowed dat brick? 

(sees Hezekiah and rushes of b. 

Hez. (swinging hat) Scrabbletown forever! 

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AFFLICTED FAMILY; 

OR, A DOCTOR WITHOUT A DIPLOMA: 
By Malcolm S. Taylor. 

Just published from the author's original manuscript. There is always a 
demand for a Play which is funny, and written in such a way as to b« 
easily represented as regards scenery, and not too difficult in its represen- 
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description of the characters : 

C. Crotchet, i retired merchant, sick in the spleen 

B. Frizzy, a barber addicted to panning and scrape* 

Dr. G. Linton, a practical physician, troubled with patient* 

L. Staple, a young merchant, subject to bashfulnesa 

Clarence, a student, inclined to ale 

John Henry, a man servant, complaining of nothing to d<j 

I. Seizer, a constable, used to lake away bad ejfbct s 

Mrs. Crotchet, an invalid, ill with nervousness 

Dollv 'her niece ' I * ^ a $ ecie< t with a disease of the heart, called looe 
Dorothy,.. ..a maiden aunt, afflicted with deafness, knitting, and a poodle dog 
Betty, a maid servant, suffering out of sympathy for Frizzy 

Each one of the above characters is worthy the talent of the best Comedy 
representatives, either in or out of the Profession. Amateurs especially 
will find the Play eminently suited to their wants. It is in four acts, each 
act consisting of only one scene. The costumes modern, and scenes all in- 
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easily. Nothing like a description of the ludicrous and laughable situa- 
tions can be given here — but we can truly assure our friends that nearly 
every speech is the signal for roars of laughter and rounds ot applause. If 
you want something pathetic don't send for it, but if you desire fun from 
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A Military Drama of the late war of the Rebellion, 
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This drama is a great success, and is published now for the first 
time, from the author's original manuscript. There has been a de- 
mand for a play which could be used by Grand Army Posts, Mili- 
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to represent. This want Hal Hazard will supply. 

It has eight male characters and three female. A few soldiers, 
both U. S. a'nd C. S., may be used, but there is no elaborate drills 
or difficult stage business to try the patience of the manager. It 
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The leading character is a double one. "George Clarendon," 
who assumes the character of "Old Hal," a very deaf and shrewd 
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Camp. As the Spy he is always on hand at the proper time, and 
always comes out ahead in all places where his services are needed. 
The other characters' arc all good, consisting of a Captain and Lieu- 
tenant in the U. S. Army, and four Confederates. Generals Sher- 
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AMES' PLAYS-Continued. 



MO- M. T. 

69 Mother's Fool, farce, J act, by W. Henri Wilkins 5 j 

1 Mr. & Mrs. Pringle. farce, 1 act, by Don T. De Treuba Cosio 7 2 

23 My Heart's in the Highlands, farce, 1 act 4 3 

32 My Wife's Relations, comedietta, 1 act, by Walter Gordon .'. 4 4 

•90 No Cure No Pay, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by G. W. H Griffin.."."."! 3 1 

61 Not as Deaf as He Seems. Ethiopian farce. 1 act 2 

37 Not so Bad After All, comedy, 3 acts, by Wybert Reeve 6 5 

44 Obedience, comedietta, 1 act, by Hattie L. Lambla " 1 2 

81 Old Phil's Birthday, drama, 2 acts, by J. P. Wooler "_" 5 2 

33 On the Sly, farce, 1 act, by John Madison Morton 3 2 

109 Other People's Children, Ethiopian farce, 1 ;;ct, by A. N. Field.""" 3 2 
126 Our Daughters, society comedy, 4 acts, by Fred L. Greenwood .* 8 6 

85 Outcast's Wife, drama, 3 acts, oy Colin H. Hazelwood 12 3 

83 Out on the World, drama, 3 acts 5 4 

53 Out in the Streets, temperance drama. 3 acts, by S, N. Cook. .'.'..'..'. 6 4 

57 Paddy Miles' Boy, Irish farce, 1 act, by James Pilgrim 5 2 

29 Painter of Ghent, play, 1 act, by Douglass Jerrold '.'.'.'.I 5 2 

114 Passions, comedy, 4 acts, by F. Marmaduke Dey 8 4 

18 Poacher's Doom, domestic drama, 3 acts, by A. D. Ames ... 8 3 

51 Rescued, temperance drama, 2 acts, by C. H. Gilbert 5 3 

110 Reverses, domestic drama, 5 acts, by A. Newton Field 12 6 

45 Rock Allen the orphan, drama, 1 act, by W. Henri Wilkins 5 3 

96 Rooms to Let without Board, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 2 1 

59 Saved, temperance sketch, 1 act, by Edwin Tardy " 2 3 

48 Schnaps, Dutch farce, 1 act, by M. A. D. Cliffton 1 1 

107 School, Ethiopian farce. 1 act, by A. Newton Field "* 5 

1 15 S. H. A. M. Pinafore, burlesque, 1 act. by W. Henri Wilkins 5 3 

f5 Somebody's Nobody, farce, 1 act, by C. A. Maltby 3 2 

94 Sixteen Thousand Years Ago, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 3 

25 Sport with a Sportsman, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 2 

79 Spy of Atlanta, military allegory, 6 acts, by A. D. Ames, 25 cents. ". 14 3 

92 Stage Struck Darkey, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 2 1 

10 Stocks Up, Stocks Down, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 2 

62 Ten Nights in a Bar Room, temperance drama, 5 acts 7 3 

64 That Boy Sam, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by F. L. Cutler 3 1 

40 That Mysterious Bundle, farce, 1 act. by H. L. Lambla ".. 2 2 

38 The Bewitched Closet, sketch, 1 act, by H. L. Lambla 5 2 

87 The Biter Bit, comedy, 2 acts, by Barham Livius 5 2 

101 The Coming Man, farce, 1 act, by W. Henri Wilkins 3 1 

67 The False Friend, drama, 2 acts, by George S. Vautrot 6 1 

97 The Fatal Blow, melodrama, 2 acts, by Edward Fitzball *. 7 1 

119 The Forty-Niners, or The Pioneer's Daughter, border drama, 5 acts, 

by T. W. Hanshew 10 4 

93 The Gentleman in Black, drama, 2 acts, by W. H. Murray 9 4 

112 The New Magdalen, drama, pro. 3 acts, by A. Newton Field 8 3 

118 The Popcorn Man, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by A. Newton Field 3 1 

71 The Reward of Crime, drama, 2 acts, by W. Henri Wilkins 5 3 

16 The Serf, tragedy, 5 acts, by R. Talbot 6 3 

68 The Sham Professor, farce, 1 act, by F. L. Cutler.. 4 

6 The Studio, Ethiopian farce, 1 act ."."« 3 

102 Turn of the Tide, temperance drama, 3 acts, by W. Henri Wilkins.". 7 4 
54 The Two T. J's, fare •, 1 act, by Martin Beecher 4 2 

7 The Vow of the Ornani, drama, 3 acts, by J. N. Gotthold "..**. 8 1 

2S Thirty-three next Birthday, farce, 1 act, by M. Morton 4 2 

108 Those Awful Boys, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by A. Newton Field 5 

63 Three Glasses a Day, temperance drama, 2 acts, W. Henri Wilkins.. 4 2 
105 Through Snow and Sunshine, drama, 5 acts 6 4 

4 Twain's Dodging, Ethiopian farce. 1 act, by A. Newton Field 3 1 

.5 When Women Weep, comedietta, 1 act, by J. N. Gotthold 3 2 

56 Wooing Under Difficulties, farce, 1 act, by J. T. Douglass 4 3 

41 Won at Last, comedy drama, 3 acts, by Wybert Reeve 7 3 

70 Whicn will he Marry, farce, 1 act, by Thomas E. Wilks 2 8 

58 Wrecked, temperance drama. 2 acts, by A. D. Ames 9 3 

111 Yankee Duelist, farce, 1 act, by A. Newton Field 2 2 



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A Heal til to Our Hostess. A male quartette, words by W. II. 
Spangler, Jr., Music by F. 0. Wilson. This excellent quartette is sure to 
please those who order it, can be sung in costume, or used for a concert 
piece. Price 40 cents. 

Here Vas Ein leedle Beitelier Gal. A capital Dutch song for 
male voices, words by W. H. Spangler, Jr., music by F. 0. Wilson. Can be 
used as a solo, or solo and chorus. Is sure to please all who purchase it. 
Price 30 cents. 

That tittle Black Mustache. — Comic Song and chorus, by James 
M. Dow. Very taking, and a great success. Price 30 cents. 

Fayette Waltz. — For piano or organ, by Will R. Reynolds. Easy 
and very pretty. Price 25 cents. 

Wait tor the Turu of the Tide. — As sung in Wilkins' Drama, 
"The Turn of the Tide." Arranged as a quartette by Will R. Reynolds. 
Very suitable for exhibitions, as it is easy, and at the same time very pleas- 
ing. Price 30 cents. 

My Wauie Vas Heinrich Hans.— A roaring Dutch Song, words by 
W. H. Spangler, Jr., music by F. 0. Wilson. This song has made a great 
hit, and is pronounced by both Press and Public the greatest hit of many 
years. Of moderate difficulty. No Dutch Comedian can afford to be 
without it. Price 30 cents. 

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«%% New Plays Recently Issued 

The .Musical Barkcy. A farce in 1 act, by F. L. Cutler, 2 males. 
Interior scene. A splendid farce for an Ethiopean comedian who can 
sing and dance. Time, 30 minutes. 

Matrimonial Bliss. A scene from real life, by Ida M. Buxton, 1 
male, 1 female — as performed at Temperance Hall, Woonsocket, R. I. A 
poor abused husband, and a strong minded wife, constitute the dramatis 
personce. Just the thing for Exhibitions, Amateur Clubs, etc. Time, 20 
minutes. 

Sew Years in lew York : or the German Baron. An original 
Comedy, in two acts, by W. H. Spangler, Jr. 7 male, and 6 females. We 
believe this to be one of the best modern comedies ever written. There is 
a great variety of characters, each one entirely different from all the oth- 
ers. The Dutchman is simply immense, and every speech is the signal 
for a laugh. If you have never read this play, it will pay you to order a 
copy. 

The Hidden Treasures. A drama in a prologue and four acts by 
Zella Careo, 4 male and 2 female characters. Amateurs will find this a 
capital play for their use, and if looking for something suitable will not be 
disappointed. Time of performance, 1 and 3-4 hours. 

Wanted a Husband. A Dutch Sketch in 1 scene, by F. L. Cutler, 
2 male, J female. Very funny. Time 20 minutes. 

Cuffs Lnek. An Ethiopian Sketch, by F. L. Cutler, 2 males, 1 fe- 
male. Another of Mr. Culler's best. Time 15 minutes. 

Old Pompey. An Ethiopian Sketch in 1 scene, by F. L. Cutler, I 
male, I female. Good character for an aged darkey impersonator. Will 
always please. Time 20 minutes. 

Taking- the Census. An original Farce in 1 scene, by Ida M. Bux- 
ton, 1 male, 1 female. A very laughable piece, giving the experience of a 
census taker with a deaf old lady. Will furnish ample sport. Scene, a 
plain room ; time, about twenty minutes. 

Happy Frank's Comic* Song and Je»ke Hook. Contains a 
choice collection of original Songs, Jokes, Conundrums, Stump Speeches, 
etc. In addition to the above, it also contains one complete Dutch Sketch, 
one Ethiopian Farce and a Negro Sketch, all of which have never before 
been published. Price 15 cents per copy. 

All the above Plavs 15 cents each. A. D. AMES Pub'r, Clyde, Ohio. 



